The original premise behind pro-touring about 10-12 years ago is that the car was built to accelerate, brake, and corner all equally as well or better than a late model car. Inside the car had changes like sound insulation, stereo/navigation equipment and improved seating were the norm. Other mods like efi, overdrive, and optimized suspension set up were also to be expected. There were destined to be driven hard on a regular basis.

Over the years however, pro-touring has come to mean any car with 18" diameter wheels with low profile tires.